The couple said theirs is just the latest in a spree of thefts in their neighborhood. Since August, according to www.crimemapping.com, neighbors have reported five stolen vehicles and 11 thefts within a mile of the Bazis home.

They said they hope to see more police patrols.

What if he was taking the kids to school and ran back in to get something, said Lisa. It could have been so much worse.